18-Jun-2025
PM-Wani Scheme
Miscellaneous
Why in News?
- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Telecommunication Tariff Order 2025 for retail broadband connectivity offered by Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI Scheme.
About PM-WANI Scheme (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface)
- Launched by: Department of Telecommunications in 2020.
- Aim: To boost the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots, especially in rural and underserved areas, thereby enhancing digital connectivity and inclusion.
Preparing Through MCQ
Q. What is the main objective of the PM-WANI scheme?
(1) Providing 5G in urban cities
(2) Promoting satellite communications in remote areas
(3) Boosting public Wi-Fi hotspots for digital inclusion
(4) Exporting telecom hardware
Answer: (3) Boosting public Wi-Fi hotspots for digital inclusion